Aloo Paratha is a popular dish in Indian dhabas, which are roadside eateries that serve local cuisine. The dhaba-style Aloo Paratha is usually a bit spicier and richer in taste than the regular homemade paratha. Here’s a recipe for Aloo Paratha Dhaba Style:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of whole wheat flour
• 2 medium-sized boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped green chilies
• 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder (Use Mathania Chili Powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft and pliable dough. Cover it and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix mashed potatoes, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
3. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll them into circles.
4. Place the filling in the center of the circle and seal the edges by bringing them together.
5. Roll out the stuffed ball carefully to make a circle.
6. Heat a tawa or a griddle over medium heat and place the rolled-out paratha on it.
7. Cook the paratha until golden brown on both sides, adding ghee or oil as needed.
8. Serve hot with butter, yogurt, or a pickle.

The dhaba-style Aloo Paratha is usually served with a dollop of butter on top and a side of spicy pickle or chutney. You can also pair it with a refreshing glass of lassi to balance out the spiciness.

The number of calories in an Aloo Paratha depends on the size of the paratha and the amount of ghee or oil used in cooking. However, on average, one Aloo Paratha of about 100 grams contains around 280-320 calories.

Here’s a rough breakdown of the calories in one Aloo Paratha based on the ingredients used in the recipe:

• Whole wheat flour (2 cups/240g): 820 calories
• Potatoes (2 medium-sized/200g): 180 calories
• Ginger (1 teaspoon/5g): 2 calories
• Green chilies (1 teaspoon/5g): 5 calories
• Cumin powder (1 teaspoon/2g): 6 calories
• Coriander powder (1/2 teaspoon/1g): 3 calories
• Ghee or oil for frying (1 tablespoon/15ml): 120-130 calories

Total calories: approximately 1116-1126 calories for the entire recipe, which can be divided based on the number of servings.

If you divide this by the number of parathas made, you can get an estimate of the calories in one serving. For example, if the entire recipe makes 4 parathas, each paratha would contain around 280-320 calories.